Registered Nurse

Responsible for the health and welfare for the children . The ideal candidate will be accountable for:

• Referring medical matters to the doctor’s/dentist’s surgery, or hospital.
• Dealing with medical emergencies as well as routine appointments.
• Monitoring health situation of students by developing adequate records.
• Escorting children, as required, to the surgery or hospital.
• Administering First Aid to the children, in emergencies.
• Ensuring good lines of communication with parents, regarding children’s medical needs and being empathetic towards children who require attending to.
• Ensuring that medication, equipment and dressings in the medical room, and all First Aid boxes, are in date, and restocked.
• Liaising with our nominated pharmacist regarding storage and administration of non-prescribed medicine.
• Taking part in the induction arrangements for new children joining, regarding their medical needs.
• Ensuring that appropriate child records are kept up to date and that they are stored securely.
• Administering the children’s medicine when necessary and advising parents if and when the children’s medications are out of date.
• Preparing medical information for staff trips.
• Liaising with staff, as appropriate to share any health or medical concerns.
• Managing immunizations as required, on an annual basis.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing.
• 2 years' experience in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Duly registered and licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong report writing and record keeping ability.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Start Date: Immediately.

Please note: Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.